Aklan enjoyed a two-day holiday on November 7 - 8 to commemorate the centennial birthday of Godofredo P. Ramos, dubbed the Father of Aklan. Ramos authored Republic Act No. 1414 signed by Pres. Ramon Magsaysay which separated Aklan as a province from Capiz in 1956. Ramos served the three branches of the government: the legislative as Congressman of the third district of Capiz; the executive as governor of Aklan; and the judiciary as justice of the Court of Appeals.The celebration started with Goding Ramos Memorial Lecture on Monday afternoon, November 7. Atty. Allen S. Quimpo, Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino, and Atty. Plaridel M. Morania spoke on the life and works of Goding Ramos.
On his birthday, Tuesday, Nov. 8, the celebration started with a Holy Mass held in St. John The Baptist Cathedral, Kalibo. The mass over, one hour civic parade led by Aklan national officials, LGU officials, non-government organizations, and students participated. The parade started at Pastrana Park and ended in front of the Aklan Provincial Capitol, Goding Ramos Park.
The commemorative program was held in the Capitol ground, the highlight of which were the messages of Sen. Chiz Escudero, Congressmen Florencio T. Miraflores and Ted T. Haresco, Gov. Carlito S. Marquez, the unveiling of the statue of Goding Ramos, floral offerings by Gov. Carlito S. Marquez, Congressmen Florencio T. Miraflores and Ted T. Haresco and other local officials of Aklan.
Mrs. Vicky Ramos Antonino gave the responses in behalf of the Ramos family. All the Ramos children and children in laws, grand children, and other relatives were present during the celebration.
On Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 8, there were exhibits about the life and works of Goding Ramos, a cocktail party, and cultural presentation held in Museo It Akean, Kalibo sponsored by the provincial government of Aklan, Aklan Historical and Cultural Society, and the Provincial Tourism Council. /MP
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